Rooted in Judea: Lives and Law in the Heart of Israel
Beyond the Myths of Judea and Samaria
Judea and Samaria are not abstractions on a map. They are the living heart of Jewish history and present. Activists call them “occupied.” Diplomats speak of “disputed territories.” Both erase the deeper truth: Jewish life here is not a settlement project. Rather, we know that truthfully, it is continuity, covenant, and community.
Rooted in Judea examines what is really at stake. It explains the actual legal structures governing the territory, not the caricatures recycled in headlines. It tells the stories of families, communities, and traditions that have endured despite war and denial.
“Jewish presence in Judea and Samaria is not an aberration to be managed. It is a fact as old as the Psalms and as present as today’s Shabbat candles.”
— Uri Zehavi, Rooted in Judea
What the Book Covers
The book traces the layers of history and law that define Jewish life in Judea and Samaria. It brings legal analysis into plain speech, cutting through jargon and propaganda. It confronts the argument that sovereignty here is theft and demonstrates instead that it is the natural expression of a people in its homeland.
Readers will find:
How the land is tied to Jewish covenant and continuity.
The real record of international law on Judea and Samaria.
The myths and distortions that fuel “apartheid” and “occupation” claims.
The lived experience of Jews who call the land home.
Rooted in Judea is both argument and witness. It tells why Jewish life in the hills of Judea is not a bargaining chip but a statement of identity.
Release Information
Formats: Paperback · Hardcover · eBook
Publication Date: Winter 2025
Available: Amazon and major booksellers worldwide